I love doing colorwork — especially stranded knitting — on cold-weather items because the floats on the back of the work add an extra layer of insulation, which I always seem to need.
But one problem with stranded colorwork is … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I love doing colorwork — especially stranded knitting — on cold-weather items because the floats on the back of the work add an extra layer of insulation, which I always seem to need.
But one problem with stranded colorwork is … Read More...
by Sarah White
Whether you regularly homeschool your preschooler or you just need some activities to celebrate/get through the Thanksgiving holiday time, this preschool homeschool Thanksgiving curriculum from Cutting Tiny Bits is fantastic.
You could just use a couple of ideas — such … Read More...
by Sarah White
There are tons of holiday and winter themed cross stitch charts out there, and I’m going to do my best to share some inspiring and fun ones with you throughout the season, but I really wanted to start with this … Read More...
by Sarah White
Let’s Knit has a great free knitting pattern for a trio of Christmas elves that would be great to knit for holiday decor or to give as gifts to little ones (or elf fans of any age) in your life.… Read More...
by Sarah White
There are so many great printables out there to help kids learn about Thanksgiving or to use Thanksgiving themed items for learning. These are great for the classroom or for keeping kids entertained and learning while the food cooks or … Read More...
by Sarah White
Our winner is knittingdancer!
If you’re a knitter who needs patterns that fit a larger frame than many knitting books cover, you’ll want to check out this week’s giveaway.
I’m giving away a copy of Go Big Knits, which … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love making a super bulky yarn out of several strands of yarn held together. The finished knit fabric becomes something really interesting, especially when you choose different colors and/or textures of yarn to work with at the same time. … Read More...
by Sarah White
There are so many different ways to incorporate gratitude into crafts at this time of year, but I love this idea for a thankful turkey book that kids can make, from B-Inspired Mama.
Making books is a lot of fun … Read More...
by Sarah White
With Daylight Saving Time having just ended, it feels like a good time to teach kids about time. Reading clocks is still an important skill, and learning about time can be made a little more fun with this collection of … Read More...
by Sarah White
It can be really difficult to find nice knitting patterns that are designed for larger women. Sometimes patterns that were originally designed for smaller sizes are graded up to fit a wider range of figures, but that conversion isn’t always … Read More...
by Sarah White
Sometimes it happens that a cross stitch project is set aside for a long period of time. Maybe you were stitching something for a holiday and didn’t quite get it done in time. Or maybe you just wanted to start … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have a lot of scarves, but lately I have been knitting more shawls to wear in the colder months. I like something that bunches up around my neck a little more (so all that knitting is keeping me warm … Read More...
by Sarah White
I shared some poppy cross stitch patterns the other day, because poppies are the traditional flower for Remembrance Day, but in the United States we don’t really have that tradition.
For Veterans Day here you are more likely to … Read More...
by Sarah White
Whether you want to offer some STEM related playful learning at home or you’re setting up a center at school for kids to use, there are a lot of simple materials that can be used in a variety of engineering … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m starting to think about gift knitting a little more, and this easy pattern for a knit coffee cup cozy from Knits’ End would be a great place to start.
You can make them in a bunch of different colors … Read More...
by Sarah White
Remembrance Day is celebrated around the world on Nov. 11 to remember the end of hostilities in World War I (in America we have Veteran’s Day, which serves the wider purpose of honoring veterans of all conflicts).
The classic symbol … Read More...
by Sarah White
Congratulations, Teresa W.
Last week I told you about the fun cat-toy-knitting book, Knits for Kitties. My cat is old (almost 15!) and not all that playful anymore, so I don’t think I need this one and wanted to … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love this easy little turkey cross stitch pattern from Connie at About Cross Stitch.
The turkey is worked in a couple of shades of brown with full, half and quarter cross stitches, and the words “Happy Turkey Day” are … Read More...
by Sarah White
I am a big fan of big blankets, and in particular big, bulky blankets that can be knit quickly enough to enjoy them in the same season you knit them (a couple of my favorites that I’ve knit: the Bulky … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s always fun to incorporate seasons and holidays into learning, and the turkey feathers number matching game from Tot Schooling is a great way to do that.
For preschoolers and others learning their numbers, the game features a turkey with … Read More...